'Stop being so insecure, nobody is thinking about you as much as you think': Men in their 40s give advice to men in their 20s

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Aug 3, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Whether you admit it or not, we all want somebody smarter and more experienced than us to impart wisdom to us. It doesn't come in the form of a wizard man appearing at the foot of your bed at night to warn you of something grave. It's usually a much more literary manner of imparting knowledge, like reading the Bible or reading '10 Ways You Can Be a Smart Rich Man That Everyone Likes.' Books like the one I just made up can be helpful at giving self-help tips, but they are often so generic that you might not get much from them if you're trying to solve a specific problem. If you're a young guy looking for concise general advice from slightly older guys but not so old that they can't remember what it's like to be a young guy, you've come to the right place. This list has great advice that you could probably get from an airport book, but it won't set you back $26.99.

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    Men in their 40s, what's one piece of advice for men in their 20s?
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    LeftHandedGraffiti · 6 days ago Have a gym or workout routine. Its a lot easier to maintain strength than it is to build it later.
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    Prestigious_Fee_9068 · 6 days ago edited 5 days ago I'd broaden this advice to just really looking after your health in all ways, maintaining a healthy weight, eating mostly healthy foods, getting outside regularly for walks/activity. Make these things a part of your routine or habits.
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    bromborak 6 days ago Learning to postpone gratification is key. Important goals like building wealth, advancing your career, nurturing relationships, maintaining fitness, and enhancing intelligence grow in small steps. Initially, progress may seem slow, but consistency pays off over time.
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    sensitivepistachenut 6 days ago And the most important: enjoy life! All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
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    what-why- 6 days ago No matter what path you choose it will come with some regrets, so don't worry about having any. You will. So get on with it.
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    chronoslol 6 days ago Stop being so insecure, nobody is thinking about you as much as you think.
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    MoiJaimeLesCrepes . 6 days ago not choosing anything is, in itself, a choice.
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    DontDoxxMeHomie 6 days ago You don't know half the you know. you think
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    Baconmacka 6 days ago Spend time with your parents. Before you know it they will start getting old. They will get sick. They will start forgetting. They might not even remember your face one day. They will die. It will break your heart.
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    greebytime 6 days ago Never put your company ahead of yourself, because when push comes to shove your company will never, ever put you ahead of the bottom line.
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    Ihavebadreddit . 5 days ago A box vehicle that runs and is paid off, is way cooler than the brand new limited edition one that you have to pay biweekly for.
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    onionsaredumb. 6 days ago Say yes to things out of your comfort zone. You'll rarely regret it.
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    kretenallat 6 days ago dont look for the perfect one, improve each other everyday. dont accept the first opinion if you feel that something is wrong, go for a second opinion. its not the money that your earn that makes you stable, but your spending habits.
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    ShopSmartShopS-Mart 6 days ago Get a handle on your emotional state. Learn to feel it, learn to identify it, learn to talk about it. Learning to do it later is really hard work. Be assertive about whether you want kids, and be prepared to lose love if you or your partner has to compromise on it. If you know you're not cut out for it, don't let someone tell you you are just to fill a blank in a story they told themselves when they were 6.
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    drzock 6 days ago Learn about investing Do what you want now, what you want in the future will change
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    pittiedaddy. 6 days ago · edited 5 days ago Moisturize, wear sunscreen, and sunglasses. Protect your skin and eyes. Buy good shoes, good tires and good mattresses. Protect your body with what goes between the earth and it.
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    Eat healthy (a balanced diet. Minimum junk) and don't smoke or drink (at least not as much as I did) and exercise. Anything. Walk, hike, weights etc. Protect the INSIDE of your body. You can save all the money you want, but taking care of your body is an investment in your future self. Edit: I'll add on to this as a "cover all", get an annual physical and listen to your doctor.
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